Chanel Summer 2011: Beige Petale

Chanel Beige Petale Le Vernis ($25.00 for 0.4 fl. oz.) is a sheer, barely beige tinted polish. Over my nails, it just neutralizes some of the natural pinkness of my nails, but honestly, that’s really a stretch–I could hardly tell if there was any color deposited after two/three coats (swatches are shown with four coats). The only way I knew I had polish on was that the ones with it were glossy! Maybe there is a slight milkiness, but this is really, really sheer. I found the formula a little thick and did not flow as easily as the other two shades from this launch as well, but since there was little color, it didn’t seem to impair the results.

There is certainly room for sheers–in fact, lots of lines do them–but based on my experience, it takes sheer to clear, rather than providing soft, delicate color.  It provides virtually none until you’ve slathered on four coats–and before that point, it’s the faintest hint of color that is only picked up in direct light.

The Glossover

	Beige Petale C+
	You may want to try this before purchasing, because I could see very little color, even after four coats (which is what is shown). This crossed that subtle line between "sheer" and, well, just clear.
	Product 8/10 Pigmentation 6.5/10 Texture 7/10 Longevity 9/10 Application 4/5
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Chanel Beige Petale Le Vernis

Chanel Beige Petale Le Vernis

Chanel Beige Petale Le Vernis

Chanel Beige Petale Le Vernis

Chanel Beige Petale Le Vernis

Chanel Beige Petale Le Vernis

Chanel Beige Petale Le Vernis